Jan

A Deeeeluxe Apartment in the Sky

Until this week, the Wallach Skylounge’s zippy name was its only appeal to studiers in search of space. It was notorious for its smell – a dank bouquet of mouse droppings and sweat – and its furniture – one backless couch and a couple of spinecurlingly low tables. But Housing has worked its magic and transformed the attic-dungeon into something new and sparkly. For the scavengers among us, some old furniture may be left in the Wallach basement.

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The room’s excessive heating requires open windows and flying fans, even in January. And lo, there are lights! And rolly-comfy chairs! And garbage cans!